Overall Shock Comparison

[RIGIDXJ]

I have been considering replacing my shocks. The different shocks I'm considering are:

1. Bilstein 5100
2. Edelbrock IAS
3. Rancho 9000X
4. Doestch 3000 series

Does anyone have any opinions on these, or on any others? I'm looking at all-around perfoance. Mostly the quality of the on-road ride. Which is why I'm not seriously considering both the Bilstein 7100's and Edelbrock's remote resevoir.

TIA

 

[RCP Phx]

I love my Rancho's,being able to dial them to the conditions is priceless!

 

[xxxj-va]

How about OME, Rusty's Adjustable, RE? I'm curious as well but have a hard time spending 80+/wheel for shocks at least, but I am cheap about some things I guess.

 

[xj92]

I've got the Rancho RS-9000's and love them. I waited until they had buy 3 get the 4th free. It is nice being able to change them depending on the terrain. I keep them on a "3" setting most of the time, which is the same as the Rancho RS-5000's.

 

[RCP Phx]

Ditto on what XJ92 said,plus they are Lifetime Warranty!

 

[Kejtar]

Rancho's are great.. but be forewarned.. you want to take a tapemeasure and verify the length of the shocks before you install them!

 

[h.curtis]

My Trailmaster SSV's were awsome. They have over 100K miles on them and are still ok, but the bushings are bad. I just bought Old Man Emu's shocks because that is what my lift could come with for a reasonable price. I hope they are as good, but that is a tall order.

Curt

 

[Weasel]

Bilsteins

If you have the moeny I don't see a reason not to go with the 7100 series. You can valve them however you want and they have a remote res. They will blow every other shock out of the water. Unless you are talking Fox, King, ect.

 

[WayneXJ]

Doestch tech 8000 series.

 

[Tom R.]

I disliked the RS9000 shocks, especially the on-road ride. I hear great things about the Skyjacker Hydros, so that's the next set for me.

Tom

 

[RIGIDXJ]

I have the Hydros in the rear, and to me they feel stiff. I have Pro-Comp ES3000 in the front and hate them.

WayneXJ..... where can I find the DT 8000 series?
Weasel....I have heard that the 7100's are awesome, but they are a little pricey too. Don't they have heim ends on them?

I have looked into the Rancho 9000's, and most people say good things about them. Does anyone still sell the older style, not the new 9000X?

 

[BUCKYXJ]

I have had BDS and Rancho RS5000s and 9000s. I thought the 9000s were ok until I went with Old Man Emu these things are awsome I love them and will probably never run another shock (okay maybe coilovers but thats it.) I got mine from DPG offroad like $65 a shock

 

[Speed_racer]

I run DT3000's and love them.

great on road ride, and excellent off road performance, cant be beat!

 

[DARKFLY]

whats the differance between nirto and hydro?

 

[RIGIDXJ]

The Nitro's tend to give a stiffer ride, and are usually applied to heavier vehicles.